Latin Terms and Phrases
Latin terms and phrases are crucial in the study of law and in the interpretation of statutes in any jurisdiction. Presentation of these terms and phrases in lucid and plain languages is also very important and obviously helpful for the people having interest on law. The matter deserves more appeal in countries like Bangladesh where there are lack of ready-made and available resources in the market. In this segment, equivalent English meaning of different Latin terms and phrases as frequently used in the study of law are considered in plain and lucid language.
Latin Terms and Phrases
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| Title | Details | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| viz., videlicet. | Namely. | 589 |
| In camera | In private | 590 |
| Quo warranto | The meaning of the term is ‘by what authority’. A prerogative writ issued by the Crown against one... | 593 |
| Doli incapax | Incapable of crime. | 594 |
| Vires | Authority, power. | 602 |
| Ultra vires | Beyond the power. An act in excess of the authority conferred by law, and therefore invalid. | 603 |
| Fiat Justicia, ruat Coelum | Let Justice be done though the Heavens should fall | 605 |
| Certiorari | A writ of certiorari is a form of judicial review whereby a court is asked to consider a legal decision... | 608 |
| Avunculus | A mother's brother. "Avuncular" refers to an uncle. | 615 |
| Ex parte | In the absence of one party. | 615 |
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